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Education
The Grinnell-Newburg School District consists of 219 square miles including the communities of Grinnell, Newburg, and Oakland Acres. Total district population is about 11,500 people with 1,720 students in prekindergarten through grade 12. Eleven bus routes serve the rural areas of northwest Poweshiek County and eastern Jasper County.
Grinnell College is one of America's foremost liberal arts colleges with over 1400 students enrolled. It hosts a diversity of people and perspectives on a residential campus that promotes close interactions and respect for individuals. Grinnell students and graduates are characterized by their determination to make a difference in the world and in their communities.
Iowa Valley Community College is a satellite center, offering MCC and ECC college credit classes and IVCE non-credit programs and services to area residents. There are about 250 students enrolled in college credit courses.
Local Government
The City of Grinnell provides most local government functions, including water utilities. The city operates on a council-manager system with an elected mayor. The Poweshiek County seat is Montezuma, Iowa, about 21 miles southeast of Grinnell.
Real Estate
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